Public Land Officials Discuss User Fees – Brevard NC

The Transylvania Natural Resources Council (TNRC) recently discussed the pros and cons of charging user fees on public lands.

User fees have been a topic of conversation since DuPont State Recreational Forest staff announced earlier this year their research of appropriate fees for access to the forest.

Due to increasing visitation and lack of funding for the forest, Supervisor Jason Guidry said he had to explore other options, and, in accordance with a 2015 law, he put together a proposal in April that would have charged for parking at each of the forest lots, with the option for locals...